Senior Project Manager - Mining Operations

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Travel allowances

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee critical mining projects in Mpumalanga near Nelspruit. You will lead mine development, equipment upgrades, and efficiency improvements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Collaborate with mine managers, engineers, and site personnel to deliver on time and within budget. The role offers opportunities to drive operational excellence and real impact in a challenging, rewarding sector.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in mining.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale mining capital projects or improvements.
• Bachelor's degree in Mining or Mechanical Engineering; PMP certification valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of complex mining and operational projects.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for site-specific needs.
• Manage project teams, contractors, and stakeholders within the operational mining environment.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, health, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Identify and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies for operational disruptions.
• Conduct regular site assessments and provide comprehensive progress reports to senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Decision making under pressure

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee critical projects within their Mining Operations in the Mpumalanga region, near Nelspruit . This role is essential for managing mine development, equipment upgrades, and operational efficiency improvements. You will work closely with mine managers, engineers, and site personnel to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget, while adhering to stringent environmental and safety standards. Join a leading mining entity and play a key role in optimizing operations and driving innovation in a demanding, yet rewarding, sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of complex mining and operational projects.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for site-specific needs.
• Manage project teams, contractors, and stakeholders within the operational mining environment.
• Ensure strict adherence to all safety, health, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Identify and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies for operational disruptions.
• Conduct regular site assessments and provide comprehensive progress reports to senior leadership.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in Project Management , with significant specialization in the Mining industry .
• Proven ability to manage large-scale capital projects or operational improvement initiatives in a mining context.
• Strong understanding of mining processes, equipment, and relevant safety regulations.
• Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; PMP certification is highly valued.
• Experience working in operational environments similar to those found in Mpumalanga .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and substantial performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid, life insurance, and retirement fund.
• Generous travel and accommodation allowances for site-based work.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement within the mining sector.
• A challenging yet rewarding work environment with direct impact on operations.